Ready for a Wedding Adventure? Here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Elope.

You’re engaged! Yay!! Congratulations! If you’re here, maybe wedding planning has gotten a bit overwhelming and you’re looking for reasons why you should elope. Or maybe it’s what you’ve been hoping to do all along. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Are you a couple who is super adventurous? Not-so-traditional? Not a people-pleaser (or trying to not be)? Eloping is the perfect way to celebrate your love for each other and be authentically you. Put all the pressures aside. All you need is your love (and an amazing photographer to capture it). Check out these 5 reasons why you should elope.

You can do what you want

When you plan a wedding, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE has an opinion. Even though family and friends are usually well-meaning, let’s be honest for a second… you couldn’t possibly please them all. Maybe you have that ultra-conservative relative who will definitely notice (and judge) that you’re not wearing white (which, by the way, isn’t even all that long-standing of a tradition!). Or maybe your in-laws (gotta love ‘em) are just a tad overbearing and insist you invite a bunch of their friends that you’ve never met and will never see again. All the conversations can become incredibly uncomfortable. How do you say no, right? That’s why you should elope! Eloping removes all of that pressure and other people’s expectations of your day so that you can just be you and celebrate your love for each other. At the end of the day, that’s what matters most. 

You can plan your own adventure!

Maybe your dream for a wedding is to hike up a mountain and share your vows surrounded by a panoramic view of the mountains. Perhaps you’ve pictured your special day underwater, in an ice castle, floating in an air balloon, or at an iconic landmark that just can’t accommodate a long list of guests. That’s why you should elope. Eloping gives you the freedom to do something amazingly adventurous. No need to worry about your friends not being keen on hiking for hours or taking scuba lessons for your big day - you can savour the moment together (and I’ll be there to capture those lasting moments for you!)

You’re not a fan of tradition

You might not be one of those “cookie-cutter” couples. The mention of a traditional religious ceremony and classic banquet hall make your eyes roll so far back they fall out the back of your head. There isn’t an emoji or GIF that could even begin to express your disdain for all the traditions and rules that come with a wedding. So if tradition isn’t your thing, it’s definitely another reason why you should elope. When you elope, no one is telling you to follow traditions X, Y and Z. Who needs tradition when you have each other?

Use that budget for an adventure

Another reason why you should elope? Have you seen how expensive weddings are? The venue, the caterer, the dress, the cake, the flowers, the tux, the band, the photographer… need I go on? It adds up so quickly and let’s just take a minute to remember that you don’t have to spend it on those things if you don’t want to! Perhaps you’ve dreamed up something outrageously exciting for your wedding - now you can do it! Or maybe you would prefer to spend it on a longer honeymoon or destination ceremony. Or there’s always the responsible thing of using the money for a house down payment or home renos. When you elope, you can use your wedding budget for an amazing adventure rather than spending it on all the wedding things out of sheer compulsion. 

Why You Should Elope: It’s authentic to you

If you’re imagining your wedding and just dreading having to put on a show for all your friends and family… is it really about you? Sure, it’s the happiest day of your life, but is it authentic to who you are as a couple? You might be a more introverted couple and just want the day with each other. Your wedding day should reflect your personality as a couple, your beautiful love story; not everyone else’s. When you elope, your wedding can be exactly how you want it to be. 

If you do decide to elope, you will definitely want an adventurous photographer to be there to capture all the beautiful moments together. And that’s what I do! I bring the energy, the spunk, the silliness that helps you relax as a couple and get the perfect photos that tell your love story. Whether you travel to another country, hike up a mountain, or you have a meaningful location nearby, I just might be your girl! I absolutely LOVE talking to new couples to help get a feel for their day. If you have an elopement planned, I would love to chat! Contact me here.